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Dukes County Notice of Contract Form

Dukes County Notice of Contract Form

Dukes County Notice of Contract Form

Fill in the blank Notice of Contract form formatted to comply with all Massachusetts recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 5/7/2025
Dukes County Notice of Contract Guide

Dukes County Notice of Contract Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/25/2025
Dukes County Completed Example of the Notice of Contract Document

Dukes County Completed Example of the Notice of Contract Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/12/2025

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Important: Your property must be located in Dukes County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Registry of Deeds
Address:
81 Main St / PO Box 5231
Edgartown, Massachusetts 02539

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F / Recording: 8:30 to 12:30 & 1:30 to 4:00

Phone: (508) 627-4025

Martha's Vineyard Land Bank Commission
Address:
167 Main St / PO Box 2057
Edgartown, Massachusetts 02539

Hours:

Phone: (508) 627-7141

Recording Tips for Dukes County:
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Dukes County

Properties in any of these areas use Dukes County forms:

  • Chilmark
  • Cuttyhunk
  • Edgartown
  • Menemsha
  • Oak Bluffs
  • Vineyard Haven
  • West Chop
  • West Tisbury

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Dukes County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Dukes County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Dukes County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Dukes County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Dukes County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Dukes County?

Recording fees in Dukes County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (508) 627-4025 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Under Massachusetts law, a contractor or subcontractor furnishing labor, material, equipment, or tools must file and record a Notice of Contract to claim a mechanic's lien. The Notice of Contract also puts all parties on notice that the party filing may have a claim for a mechanic's lien.

Whoever furnishes labor, including subcontractor construction management services, or furnishes material, labor and material, rental equipment, appliances or tools, or who performs professional services, under a written contract with a contractor, or with a subcontractor of the contractor, may file or record in the registry of deeds for the county or district where such land lies a notice of his contract. M.G.L. C. 254, 4.

The Notice of Contract contains the date of the contract, the names of the parties to the contract, the property owner's name and address, the address of the subject property and a legal land description, and a description of the contract amount as well as any modifications and amounts in dispute. Id.

The Notice should be filed or recorded any time after the written contract is executed, whether or not the date for performance stated in the written contract has passed and whether or not the work under the contract has been performed, but not later than the earliest of: (i) sixty days after filing or recording the notice of substantial completion; or (ii) ninety days after filing or recording the notice of termination; or (iii) ninety days after the last day a person entitled to enforce a lien or anyone claiming by, through or under him performed or furnished labor or materials or both labor and materials to the project or furnished rental equipment, appliances or tools, or performed professional services. Id.

The notice may also be filed by a person, or an authorized representative or third party beneficiary to whom amounts are due, or for whose benefit amounts are computed and due on the basis of that person performing labor under a written contract with a contractor, or with a subcontractor of such contractor. The person filing such notice shall not be required to itemize the amount of the contract, the amount of pending changes in the contract, the amount of outstanding claims or the amount paid in such notice. Id.

Upon the filing or recording of the notice, and giving actual notice to the owner of the filing, the subcontractor will have a lien upon the property, land, building, structure or improvement owned by the party who entered into the original contract as it appears in record at the time of the filing. Id. The lien will be used to secure the payment of all labor and material and rental equipment, appliances or tools or professional services which the subcontract will furnish or has furnished for the building or structure or other improvement, regardless of the amount stated in the notice of contract. Id.

The lien amount may not exceed the amount due or to become due under the original contract as of the date the notice of the filing of the subcontract is given by the subcontractor to the owner. Id.

Filing the notice of contract is a necessary step to perfect the mechanic's lien. A lien alone may not guarantee payment, however, and a lawsuit to enforce the lien or a foreclosure action may be required.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional legal advice. If you have any questions about filing a mechanic's lien in Massachusetts, please consult with an attorney.

(Massachusetts NOC Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Dukes County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Notice of Contract meets all recording requirements specific to Dukes County.

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